Sometimes it is not easy to make the decision to leave, especially if the other offers are not that much better. However, lately I am more and more sure that leaving is the best option because the amount of work I have to do, the level of stress and pressure is almost unbearable.
For those who also have a dilemma about leaving, what would be crucial in your decision to leave? What would be the final straw for you to leave?
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I never thought I would ever have doubts about working here after 2 decades with this firm but..... since the TDA migration I've seen both sides suffer a lot. TDA folks were being let go without notice while Schwab folks were being groomed to turn into TDA. Nothing has been kosher in my opinion, its all very "Stepford Wives." Leadership has been replaced with people who don't have the same values. It's just sad.
This is funny to me, I used to be in a similar situation, I was way overwhelmed... I had been promised Xtra staff, and given extra work, but recs never approved. Stress in my life became overwhelming, impacting my family life.
I left that f***ing firm, now at Schwab, and my life is 100% better. Part of the reason, ive learned to say no.
I don't really care if I get moved up, I know I can outperform without effort... Occasionally I'll put in extra, but damn I don't let it drive me anymore.
I agree with the ones saying to stop pulling so much into your workload. You are controlling the amount you deliver. Pace yourself more or you’ll burn out and give the rest of us more headaches to deal with. We would rather have the hamster wheel roll a bit slower for us all than to have you jump off and we have to pull a greater share of the load.
Weak manager who cant get things done for their employees are to be avoided at any cost. Wait for the review and if they recognize you its great, if not then leaving sooner rather than later is great for you and your career.
Remember if you have to fight for them to recognize you then its going to happen again and again which means the manager is a real su---r.
In short bring the overworked (if so) thing on retro, try to promise less and deliver more (do stories from upcoming sprint but never say you will do many things).
The amount of work you have to do? Sounds like you are burning yourself out. I start at 9am and I checkout at 5pm. I work at the same pace no matter what. You might need to work on your planning and grooming to set the expectations before your sprint starts. If you are getting too much work then bring it up in retro.
Almost there. All hinging on end of year performance review, evaluation and raise. If I'm not recognized I'm peacing out after bonus payout. Sooner if another offer can cover a similar amount in the form of sign on bonus.